Waikiki Beach
Honolulu, Hawaii
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Waikiki is most famous for its beaches and every room is just two or three blocks away from the sea. With Leahi (Diamond Head) as your backdrop, the calm waters of Waikiki are perfect for a surfing lesson. In fact, legendary Hawaiian waterman Duke Kahanamoku grew up surfing the waves of Waikiki. This Olympic gold medalist in swimming actually taught visitors how to surf at the turn of the century and was later known as “The father of modern surfing.” Today, the Waikiki Beach Boys perpetuate Duke’s legacy by teaching visitors how to surf and canoe and the Duke Kahanamoku Statue has become an iconic symbol of Waikiki.
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- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
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Directions
From Honolulu, Hawaii
- Head northwest toward Richards St (489 ft)
- Turn left onto Richards St (361 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S King St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Punchbowl St (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Miller St (367 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto S Vineyard Blvd (0.4 mi)
- Merge onto I-H-1 E (0.9 mi)
- Keep left to stay on I-H-1 E (4.1 mi)
- Continue onto HI-72 (8.2 mi)
- Turn right (0.2 mi)
Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii
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